ACU Simplified Student Visa Framework (SSVF)

education agent pre-application checklist

Australian Catholic University (ACU) is committed to ensuring that
its international student population consists of academically able
and genuine students who are studying in Australia for the purpose
of academic, personal and future career development.
As part of the Simplified Student Visa Framework arrangements,
registered ACU Education Agents must complete the following
checklist for each prospective student applying to undertake studies
at ACU while on a student visa.
The completed checklist should be attached to the student’s
ACU application. Attach this as a hard copy if submitting a print
application and attach as a ‘Supporting Document’ if applying online.
If you have a question about this checklist, please contact your
ACU Regional Manager or ACU International Admissions Office
via email international.admissions@acu.edu.au or telephone on
+61 (02) 9739 2437
APPLICATIONS FOR STUDY SUBMITTED WITHOUT THIS
CHECKLIST WILL NOT BE PROCESSED AND THIS MAY
DELAY THE ISSUING OF ANY OFFERS.

AGENT DETAILS

ACU Education Agent name: Submitted by:

ACU Education Agent Date checklist

branch/office: completed:

APPLICANT DETAILS

Title: Date of birth:

Family name: Course applied for:

Given name: ACU campus selected:

ACADEMIC AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Does the applicant meet the ACU English language entry requirements? Yes o No o (if yes, please go to Q3)

1 Further comments: ________________________________________________________________________________

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If the applicant does not satisfy the ACU English requirements, please state how he/she intends to meet these requirements
before commencing an ACU study program?
2
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_______________________________________________________________________________________________

Do you believe the applicant is likely to meet the academic entry requirements for his/her academic program?
3
Yes o No o (if yes, please go to Q5)

If the applicant does not satisfy the ACU academic entry requirements, please state how he/she intends to meet these
requirements?

_______________________________________________________________________________________________
4
_______________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

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ACADEMIC PROGRAM AND INSTITUTIONAL COUNSELLING

Have you explained the program structure in detail to the applicant including course length, cost and progression
requirements?
5
Yes o No o Further comments: _____________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

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 If the applicant is seeking credit / advanced standing, have they provided the relevant, certified curriculum information?

6 Yes o No o Further comments: _____________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

Have you given the applicant detailed information about ACU including campus locations, study environment and
programs of study?
7
Yes o No o Further comments: _____________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

Does the applicant’s educational history and/or previous employment support their chosen program of study? Yes o No o
8
Has the evidence been sighted to support this? Yes o No o
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

Are you satisfied that the applicant is able to meet the full financial requirements of their chosen ACU study program,
including the associated living and travel expenses as specified by the Department of Home Affairs:
homeaffairs.gov.au/Trav/Stud/More/Student-Visa-Living-Costs-and-Evidence-of-Funds
9
Yes o No o Further comments: _____________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

Have you explained to the applicant the financial evidence he/she must be able to demonstrate in order to secure a student
visa to study in Australia?
10
Yes o No o Further comments: _____________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

Has the applicant been informed about ACU tuition fee payment and refund policies?

11 Yes o No o Further comments: _____________________________________________________________________

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GENUINE TEMPORARY ENTRANT REQUIREMENTS

Have you explained to the applicant the requirements to be classed as a Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) to study in
Australia as provided by the Department of Home Affairs: homeaffairs.gov.au/Trav/Stud/More/Genuine-Temporary-Entrant
12
Yes o No o Further comments: _____________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

Is the applicant aware that they may be interviewed by Australian immigration authorities to determine their status as a
Genuine Temporary Entrant?
13
Yes o No o Further comments: _____________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

Has the applicant previously had any visa application refused by any country? Yes o No o

14 If Yes, please provide further information on the reason for this rejection: _________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

Are you satisfied that the applicant is a genuine student and can meet the Genuine Temporary Entrant criteria as provided
by the Department of Home Affairs: homeaffairs.gov.au/Trav/Stud/More/Genuine-Temporary-Entrant
15
Yes o No o Further comments: _____________________________________________________________________

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APPLICATION

Has the applicant completed all relevant parts of the ACU application Form?

16 Yes o No o Further comments: _____________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

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 Have copies of all original documents been checked and verified as authentic?

17 Yes o No o Further comments: _____________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

Additional comments regarding this application? ________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

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18 _______________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

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AGENT DECLARATION

I declare that the information provided above is correct and true. I am satisfied that this applicant meets all the financial and genuine
temporary entrant requirements for study with Australian Catholic University.

Education Agent
Date: dd / mm / yyyy
Signature:

Education Agent
Stamp:

Information contained in this publication is correct as of May 2018 but is subject to change. The University reserves the right to amend, cancel or otherwise modify without notice,
the content of any matter in this publication. For up to date information please see acu.edu.au/international

Provider registration codes: ABN 15 050 192 660. CRICOS Reg. 00004G.
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